Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Tenmile Lake
High algae levels found in Coos County Tenmile Lake.  A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Tenmile Lake, located 10 miles north of North Bend, was issued Thursday by Oregon Public Health and Coos County Health Department officials.  Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.  Swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals.  Drinking water from Tenmile Lake is especially dangerous. Oregon Public Health officials advise campers and other Tenmile Lake visitors that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water with camping style filters.  People who draw in-home water directly from Tenmile Lake are advised to use an alternative water source because private treatment systems are not proven effective in removing algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier.  Oregon Public Health recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues.  Additionally, public health officials advise that people should not eat crayfish or freshwater shellfish harvested from Tenmile Lake while this advisory is in effect.  Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.  The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.   With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit Tenmile Lake and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.  For local information contact the Tenmile Lake Basin Partnership, 541-759-2414.  For health information, contact the Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or Coos County Health Department at 541-756-2020.

Quakes
The fourth quake to occur in four days along a fault line that runs from Cape Mendocino, CA northwest along the Oregon Coast was recorded Thursday evening.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 3.7-magnitude quake shook the Pacific Ocean floor at 8:24 p.m., 135-miles west of Coos Bay, and 165-miles west to southwest of Newport.  On Monday, a 4.4-magnitude quake took place 290-miles west of Newport; a 3.6-magnitude quake occurred Monday morning 105-miles west to southwest of Gold Beach; and, a 3.3-magnitude quake hit Tuesday morning 145-miles west of Eureka, CA. 

Port of Coos Bay special meeting
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Commission will meet in a special session Friday, Friday, September 24, 2010 – By Telephone, 10:00 a.m., Port 3rd Floor Conference Room, 125 Central Ave, Ste 300, Coos Bay OR 97420.  Agenda:  1. Call Meeting to Order; 2. Introduction of Guests; 3. ACTION ITEMS/REPORTS:  A. Bay Area Enterprise Zone Application for Oregon Resources Corporation Jeffrey Bishop; 5. OTHER; 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS; 7. NEXT MEETING DATE –Thursday, October 21, 2010; 8. ADJOURN.

National Drug Take Back Day
National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday September 25th, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Coos Bay Fire Station on Elrod Avenue.  This event is sponsored by Bay Area Hospital, Coos Bay and North Bend Police Departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration.  You can drop off expired and unused prescriptions, and over the counter drugs.  No questions asked.

Southwestern readies for student orientation
Local returning and new students are getting ready for the start of the fall term at Southwestern Oregon Community College.  The residence halls at the college and apartments around town will soon be filling up as students from out of the area begin their migration onto the Coos Campus.  The influx signals the start of “Laker Welcome,” New Student Orientation activities for the college.  This year’s theme is “Grow into Southwestern.” Orientation provides all new students--those living on-campus and throughout the community--with the chance to learn how to get help before they need it and to learn more about the college and the local community. It can make a transition into college life much more stress-free and successful.  Following move-in day on Friday, the college will begin introducing this year’s group of incoming students to college life. Kick Off will begin with “The Ultimate Road Trip™: Campus2Career” in the Hales Center for the Performing Arts on the Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Campus. There is no fee to attend thanks to the program’s partners, which include Army ROTC, Bank of America, the United States Navy and Monster.   From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, about 40 local businesses and organizations will be stationed in the quad on the Coos Campus to introduce themselves to the new students at the Welcome Expo. There also will be a free barbecue lunch and a series of seminars designed to prepare students for academic, financial and social success in college. Childcare services will be provided Sept. 25 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Family Center.  College staff, students and faculty will continue checking students in on Saturday and Sunday leading up to the first day of classes on Sept. 27.  Before classes start, it is vital that students complete several tasks.  Students should do their placement testing (call 541-888-7405 for more information). After testing is complete, students should see their assigned Advisor or an Advisor/Counselor in Stensland to register for classes. Those needing accommodations due to a physical or learning disability should see Susan in the Stensland Educational Support Programs and Services.  The Coos Campus Student First Stop and Bookstore will offer extended hours Monday through Wednesday during the first week of classes.  Information kiosks will also be available to assist people from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first three days of classes.  Anyone with questions regarding “Laker Welcome” should contact Karina Smith at 541-888-7316.  Information and a full Orientation schedule can also be found by visiting www.socc.edu and clicking on “New Student Orientation” in the left-hand menu.

Election preparation
There will be a General Election in Coos County on November 2, 2010.  Coos County ballots will be mailed to all active, registered voters on October 15, 2010.  Voters should receive their ballots October 18-22. 2010.  Military, overseas and out of state ballots were mailed earlier.  If voters have not received their ballot by Friday, October 22, 2010, they should contact the Coos County Election’s office.  The last day for new registrations for this election will be October 12, 2010.  County Elections Director Debbie Heller says she would also like to stress that ballots are not forwarded by the post office, so if a voter has moved or changed a mailing address, they must complete a new registration form to update their address.  The cost of postage to return a Coos County ballot for this election will be 44 cents, or the voters may choose to drop their ballot off at a local drop site location throughout the county.   A list of drop site locations is listed on the county’s website at www.co.coos.or.us.  A new service is available to Oregon voters to track the process of their ballot through the Oregon Secretary of State’s website at www.oregonvotes.org “My Vote”.  Electors may also register or update registration through this site.  A public certification and demonstration of ballot programming and tabulation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 4:00 PM in the Election office at the Courthouse in Coquille. 

Umpqua River Lighthouse anniversary
On September 24 and 25 there will be a 116th birthday celebration of the Umpqua River Lighthouse in Winchester Bay.  This event is designed to raise the public consciousness about the lighthouse and its historical and cultural importance to the area.  There will be tours, plein art, lighthouse memorabilia and family activities.  On Saturday, there will be symposium speakers all day on the history of the lighthouse, the Fresnel Lens, and the Coast Guard presence in Winchester Bay.  Saturday evening there will be a buffet dinner at the Winchester Bay Community Center beginning at 5:30.  Featured speaker will be Jimi Woodward, a nationally know expert on the fresnel Lens.  Silent auction items will also be available.  Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Umpqua Bank or from Jim Akre at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Tickets are limited.

Marshfield Sun
The Annual Meeting of the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum Association will be held Saturday, 25 September 2010, at the Museum on Front Street in Coos Bay.  Gathering will begin at 11:30am, followed immediately by the Annual Business meeting upstairs.  A potluck lunch will begin at approximately 12:30pm, immediately followed by a short General Membership meeting.  Call 267-4027 for further information.  All current members and prospective members are encouraged to participate.  The Marshfield Sun Printing Museum is a unique printing museum located at the north end of Front Street on Coos Bay’s historic waterfront.  The Marshfield Sun was a working newspaper office and print shop from 1891 to 1944—and is today essentially as it was left in 1944.  In addition to personal tours to see and learn about several different presses and other printing equipment, the Museum is also home to antique office equipment, historic photographs, archives, and more.  Admission is free.

Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup events:

Elk Net Project
North Spit helpers needed.  The South Coast Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is putting together a volunteer work crew to do some work on the North Spit.  The crew will be pulling Scotch Broom, which is a noxious plant. They will also be picking up litter and other debris.  We will meet at the BLM boat launch on the North Spit at 9 am on September 25th. This is located about four miles from HWY 101.  Call 541-269-9431 for more detailed directions, more information and to sign up to help.  Chapter Chairman Kirby Boyd.  Bonus gift: BLM will give each volunteer a T-Shirt.

9/25/2010 - NORTH SPIT CLEANUP AND INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL, North Bend, 10:00AM - 1:00PM As part of National Public Lands Day on September 25th, the BLM will be doing litter pickup and invasive plant removal on the bay side of the North Spit in North Bend. There will be a post event party to give out National Public Lands Day t-shirts and food for all of the volunteers that come to help that day.  Info & Registration: Beach and Riverside Cleanup or contact Robert Golden at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 541-756-0100 x280.

9/25/2010 - IVY REMOVAL FROM TREES IN BUFFINGTON PARK, Port Orford, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Removal of ivy from trees in Buffington Park, and mulching trees planted through out the park. Activities include: invasive plant removal, and adding mulch to the base of trees. Pizza will be provided after the event.  Info & Registration: Beach and Riverside Cleanup or contact Grover Hatcher at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 541-332-3681.

9/25/2010 - BROOKINGS WELCOME CENTER 2010 FALL CLEANUP, Brookings, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Join thousands of volunteers on September 25, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm at any one of over 40 beach sites to clear the entire Oregon coast of debris.  Info & Registration: Beach and Riverside Cleanup or contact Angela Stewart at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 541-469-0224.
 
9/25/2010 - YACHATS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2010 FALL CLEANUP, Yachats, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Join thousands of volunteers on September 25, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm at any one of over 40 beach sites to clear the entire Oregon coast of debris.  Info & Registration: Beach and Riverside Cleanup or contact Doug Sestrich at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 541-270-1578.
 
9/25/2010 - BEACHCOMBER'S PICK UP AT YAQUINA HEAD, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Newport, 8:00AM - 1:00PM Meet at the top of Cobble Beach stairway to comb the beach for flotsam and jetsam or pick up litter at the Lighthouse. Special educational activities will be available for families starting at 10am.  Info & Registration: Beach and Riverside Cleanup or contact Jay Moeller at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 541-574-3145.
 
9/25/2010 - DEVIL'S PUNCH BOWL STATE NATURAL AREA - OTTER ROCK 2010 FALL CLEANUP, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Join thousands of volunteers on September 25, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm at any one of over 40 beach sites to clear the entire Oregon coast of debris.  Info & Registration: Beach and Riverside Cleanup or contact Charlie Plybon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 541-867-3982.

Coos Art Museum’s Annual Fall Fundraiser
The Coos Art Museum announces its Fall Fling for the Arts fundraiser to be held Friday September 24 from 5 to 8 pm. All art lovers are invited to attend this annual autumn fundraiser at the Museum.  The highlight of the festivities takes place on the Museum’s main floor in the Maggie Karl Gallery.  There will be a silent auction featuring original works created by many of the finest artists of the South Oregon Coast. Among the artists whose works will be available for purchase are: Tony Adams, Blue River Studio, Joy Bradford, Joanne Drapkin, Charles Edmunds, Joan Emm, James Fritz, Curt Hitch, Mike Holm, Sherry Howk, Fran Kievet, Susan Lehman, Roland Miranda, Carol Miranda, Ric Morrisonn, Dutch Mostert, Linda M. Norton, Dana Riech, Ava Richey, Monte Rogers, Pat Snyder, Sarita Southgate, Duffy Stender, Venieta Stender, and Victoria Tierney.  A wide variety of other quality goods and services, donated by generous local businesses and individuals, will also be available for your bid. Among these are: Bandon Baking Co., Bandon Coffee Café, Bandon Graphics, Benetti’s Restaurant, Best Western Motel, Betty Kay Charters, Blue Dahlia Floral Designs, Chuck's Seafood, Deryl Beebe, Devon’s Boutique, Englund Marine, High Tide, Huggins Insurance, KCBY TV, La Kriss Inn, Life Style Portraits, Liv Drahos, Oregon Coast Music, Oregon Wine Cellars’ Etc., Park Avenue Dermatology Clinic, Port of Bandon, SAGE Gallery, Sage Place, South Coast Printing, Sterling Bank, The Art Connection, The Framery, The Mill Casino, The Pottery Co., Threads That Bind, Tis Gorse of Course, Tony’s Crab Shack Town House Studio of Hair Design, and Umpqua Bank.  Come, enjoy, and help support the efforts of the South Coast’s only art museum. The evening will be a grand experience, blending delightful socializing, scrumptious gourmet eating, and wonderful art.  Coach House Restaurant will cater the event and a no host wine service will be offered. Tickets are $30 for Museum members and $35 for non-members. Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged. For ticket information, call 541-267-3901.  Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The Museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday.  Museum admission: $5 general, $2 students and seniors, free to Museum members.

Events 2010- Shore Acres State Park
Sept. 25 - Dahlia Day - Southern Oregon Dahlia Society display of cut dahlias in the Garden House and dazzling dahlias in the Garden - Refreshments - 11am-4pm.  www.shoreacres.net 

Mutt Strut to be held at Mingus Park
The third annual Mutt Strut is scheduled to take place at Mingus Park on September 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  A barbeque on site will serve all types of “dogs” with the fixings. The event will also feature Pooch Pictures and the Furry Friends Therapy Dogs Petting Pen. Tim Novotny of KBCY and Chef Jardin will emcee the event.  Three contests are held: Pet and owner look-alike, best dressed mutt and pet tricks. Entry into a contest is $5, while entry into all three is just $10. Event prizes are provided by Coos Grange Supply.  All event proceeds benefit the Coos County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a community program sponsored by Southwestern Oregon Community College. Donations from people watching the events will be gladly accepted.  Coos County RSVP’s mission is to engage persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will meet the needs of senior residents and volunteers alike. In Coos County, more than 500 RSVP volunteers contribute more than 100,000 hours to more than 100 sites.  For more information about the Mutt Strut or to request a contest application, contact RSVP at 541-888-7332. Applications also can be picked up at the Coos Bay Visitors Center, North Bend Visitor Center, and at Mingus Park on the day of the event.

Warrant
Mill Security reported a wanted subject was in their casino Wednesday night.  According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 9:41 p.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., 37-year old Lance L. Applegate was arrested on a Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Contempt of Court. 

Tires
A vehicle with possibly two tires blown out, making loud noise, was northbound on Hwy. 101 near the Pancake Mill restaurant Wednesday night.  “Multiple other callers reporting vehicle, now headed into Airport Heights on Virginia.”  According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 8:45 p.m., 81-year old Everett S. Baird, of North Bend, arrested for DUII and warned for Reckless Driving.

Speeding
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Wednesday, 2:05 p.m., Hwy. 101, southbound, “OSP relayed info of grey sedan reported to be traveling at approximately 100 mph SB on Hwy. 101 from Saunders Lake area.”

Parole & Probation
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Wednesday, 9:53 a.m., 2400 block 13th St., “officers assisted P and P.”  Twenty-eight year old Amanda Lynn Artman arrested on a warrant for Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle and Identity Theft. 

Disorderly
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 5:40 p.m., Visitor Information Center, 28-year old female reported “male in brown tank top threw a plastic bottle at the RP’s van, last seen in the parking lot by the VIC lot with a big rock in his hand.”  Forty-six year old Thomas Sawyer arrested for Disorderly Conduct II.

Sexual assault
During a “follow up” by Coos Bay Police Wednesday, 4:19 p.m., Commercial Lane, 26-year old Dale Miller arrested for Strangulation Domestic, Sexual Assault & Menacing.  Victim a 34-year old female.  An earlier entry at 12:08 p.m., Terrace Motel, 1109 So. 1st St., involved the same two parties.  “Reports that she was assaulted three nights ago by Miller.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 1:09 p.m., Boardwalk, arrested 51-year old Bryan Gee for Criminal Trespass II.

Dispute
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 10:13 a.m., 1200 block So. 8th St., “family disturbance.”  Twenty-one year old Devin Bishop arrested on a NBPD warrant charging Probation Violation on original charge of Theft I & Burglary I.

Rollover
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 6:47 a.m., Sunset Bay State Park, “Trooper requesting assistance at reported rollover near location.”

WX
Sunny nice weather in the forecast for the Oregon Coast through the weekend and beyond.  Patchy fog, partly cloudy today with highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and southeast winds around 5 mph, shifting to the southwest by afternoon.  Partly cloudy tonight with lows around 50 and west winds 5-10 mph.  Partly cloudy on Saturday.